Shelby: Too Big?

First, there are more clubs and student activities here than you can possibly imagine; over 900 different clubs! From clubs about card games to clubs about "shredding the gnar on a big wave" (which is the surf club that I belong to!), I honestly think it is IMPOSSIBLE to not find a single club that caters to your interests. Plus, most clubs have free food at their meetings, so it's definitely worth going!

But the most practical and probably useful perk is the large alumni base that big schools have. After you graduate and are applying to jobs, names of big schools are very recognizable, and, for the most part, highly esteemed. And since so many people have graduated from these school before you, it wouldn't be uncommon to find a future employer that is and alumni, which can earn you mega brownie points in job interviews.

I love being at such a big school, but it can definitely be very intimidating! The best way to shrink it down to size and make it more personal is to join student groups, like a sorority, sports, clubs and things like that. That way, you have a group of friends who will look out for you, and make sure you don't get lost in the crowd!